tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28536564791393568412014-10-03T00:29:00.651-07:00Renee Instance media blog yr13Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-33793871656286179972013-04-07T17:26:00.001-07:002013-04-07T17:26:42.070-07:00In what ways does your media product use or develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?Like most previous evaluation questions, I've split my answer into three parts.<br />The first is an exploration of the conventions that I've used in my music video and ancillary texts, this will be presented in a PowerPoint.<br />The second part explores how multiple theories can be applied to my media products, and this will be generated through a Prezi.<br />The third and final part of my answer will be my overall&nbsp;evaluation of the conventions I've used, developed or challenged and the purpose of these displayed conventions. This will be shown through Microsoft Word.<br /><br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/134273392/In-what-ways-does-your-media-product-use-or-develop-of-challenge-forms-and-conventions-of-real-media-products" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View In what ways does your media product use or develop of challenge forms and conventions of real media products? on Scribd">In what ways does your media product use or develop of challenge forms and conventions of real media produc...</a> by <a href="http://www.scribd.com/reneeinstance" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View reneeinstance's profile on Scribd">reneeinstance</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="1.33234859675037" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_63506" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/134273392/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;access_key=key-11ukuyc711iinq244t3j" width="100%"></iframe><br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="400" src="http://prezi.com/embed/p9swjaqe-6fk/?bgcolor=ffffff&amp;lock_to_path=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;autohide_ctrls=0&amp;features=undefined&amp;disabled_features=undefined" width="550"></iframe><br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/134566618/My-Media-Product-Adopted-Traditional-Rock-Conventions-brief-conclusion" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View My Media Product Adopted Traditional Rock Conventions.. 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(brief conclusion)</a> by <a href="http://www.scribd.com/reneeinstance" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View reneeinstance's profile on Scribd">reneeinstance</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.708006279434851" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_94557" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/134566618/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;access_key=key-9g09bj0puktsab533au" width="100%"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-43434160168499273932013-03-26T08:21:00.000-07:002013-03-26T08:21:23.479-07:00How effective is the combination of your main product and ancillary texts?<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" src="http://prezi.com/embed/ooe7zb9oaoud/?bgcolor=ffffff&amp;lock_to_path=0&amp;autoplay=no&amp;autohide_ctrls=0&amp;features=undefined&amp;disabled_features=undefined" width="550"></iframe>Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-67489232993815243262013-03-25T17:02:00.002-07:002013-03-25T17:02:47.262-07:00Managing Final Cut ExpressConsidering last year I used iMovie to generate my music video - using Final Cut Express is new to me in this respect. I've understood the basics of Final Cut Express such as rendering a clip, converting a track and clips and locking certain parts of footage to avoid accidental editing.<br />However, editing the speed, filtering the image, applying a diversity of transitions to a clip and fading out audio are all things that I had difficulty operating.<br />There were 3 things I could do to accomplish this;<br />1. I could ask others around me, or seek assistance from an experienced user of Final Cut Express, such as a mature student or teacher.<br />2. I could attempt to practice each area and hope that I adapt to the complex&nbsp;techniques.<br />3. Seek tutorials online, and search tips, instructions from thousands of other users of Final Cut Express.<br /><br />In fact, I attempted all of these.<br />All were helpful, but the most beneficial was the YouTube tutorials online. I learnt how to do these things and even more; I was exposed to effective editing techniques and how to apply them to my footage.<br />Here is an example of one on the YouTube tutorials that I had watched an taken notes on:<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bWV6MSXFGf4" width="560"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-58159629436699648432013-03-25T16:40:00.001-07:002013-03-25T16:40:10.912-07:00Final Music Video<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fgrr__mQ_Y4?list=UUV3vJvY00k_ryvNVSqxIN0w" width="560"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-6396724835441221912013-03-25T16:35:00.000-07:002013-03-25T16:35:00.297-07:00A typical member of our target audience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Our predicted target audience..</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although our band has been originally categorised as 'Heavy Metal Rock', as a group we've recognised that the particular song that we had chosen was somewhat a 'one off' compared to the heavy, ferocious and solid heavy metal songs that they had produced in the past. We'd suggested that the&nbsp;particular song 'Vagabond' was of a 'folk' rock/'indie' rock - as opposed to&nbsp;a heavy metal rock genre. Therefore, to suit&nbsp;a target audience to this song - we decided to seek out audience members of the folk rock&nbsp;or indie rock (or along those lines).&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below, I've created models for each gender of our predicted audience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the right, shows a typical female audience member. Dark clothing, but with fashionable sense - a subtle indie statement. Dark leather jackets, eyeliner, converse/vans/boots/creepers&nbsp;with shorts. A sort of rebel look, but not a scruffy look. In fact, the dress sense is similar to the costume that the female in the music video is wearing. This encourages a certain dress sense for the audience, and also seeks to appeal to those who currently own this fashion; it relates to them and convinces them that the music video and track was aimed at them and was for them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the left, shows a typical male audience member. Obvious supporters of rock bands such as Guns N' Roses (for example) - typically tattooed/pierced as many rock fans appeal to this sense of rebellion to conform. Caps, converse and skinny jeans within a fashionable bracket are also expected of our male audience. Vans, boots, creepers, converse and thick soled shoes are also a common fashion among male teens under a rock genre bracket. Generally dark clothing also, to suggest their passion for dark/grey music/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-voozjcjqnvs/UNGV7UA_PaI/AAAAAAAAAfM/v1Am4ILrKIg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.24.03.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-voozjcjqnvs/UNGV7UA_PaI/AAAAAAAAAfM/v1Am4ILrKIg/s640/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.24.03.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pl9SEl42O1w/UNGXQczMxeI/AAAAAAAAAfo/JmIsDdRDVFE/s320/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.30.00.png" width="223" /><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;Above, an example of a group of female rock fans is shown. Black/grey high laced boots with scruffy faded jeans and out of proportion crop tops with skeleton faces and animal faces printed on them, netted/lace pattern&nbsp;tights with black shorts, leggings and wrist bands. All of these items of clothing suggest rebellion and a rock origin. They are all quite dark colours and something that you'd expect to see in a 'soft' 'indie' rock music video.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ho6hhDWxQgw/UNGXT-5JPCI/AAAAAAAAAfw/f4Zh4vG4GVg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.27.26.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="481" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ho6hhDWxQgw/UNGXT-5JPCI/AAAAAAAAAfw/f4Zh4vG4GVg/s640/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.27.26.png" width="640" /></a></div>Its common that fans of the rock genre purchase t-shirts, wrist bands, caps, shoes and other clothing items with a statement/band logo printed over it. Above demonstrates a typical female&nbsp;audience wardrobe. These outfits are quite dark, but vibrant in their own way. They are quirky and different, which will draw attention (which is something that a rock genre aims to do - go against the norm, rebel, draw attention)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaISBTtE1iY/UNGXV5jcefI/AAAAAAAAAf4/OR-NZzDhumA/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.27.07.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaISBTtE1iY/UNGXV5jcefI/AAAAAAAAAf4/OR-NZzDhumA/s400/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.27.07.png" width="303" /></a>&nbsp;Here is an example of what our female target audience would wear - with reference to the Sex Pistols - a popular rock band, even today. Also, Misfits, a programme containing teenage dramas like sex, drugs and raves (linking directly to rock - Sex, Drugs and Rock N' Roll).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rwqjpUFtPz8/UNGYtkXZSXI/AAAAAAAAAgU/Seo5hQpW4Mc/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.35.27.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NMMUSpRA4Ds/UNGYu_tkteI/AAAAAAAAAgc/EbXzyfosUkE/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.35.06.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NMMUSpRA4Ds/UNGYu_tkteI/AAAAAAAAAgc/EbXzyfosUkE/s640/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.35.06.png" width="640" /></a></div>Here is an example of the type of music that our predicted audience would listen to. Among the collection is reference to 'Thirty Seconds To Mars' - a less established (to all of every genre)&nbsp;band of the soft/indie rock genre. 'All Time Low', 'You Me At Six' and 'Deaf Havana' - which are closely related genres to ours. Our target audience will cling to physical CD's like this to show dedication to their band and to build a tangible collection. They will appreciate posters and live concerts. Our target audience would rather go out and do, rather than sit and appeal to their band only over a computer screen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFBaOJMz_AY/UNGYzKyflxI/AAAAAAAAAgs/KCEoPQWZQ-Y/s320/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.33.22.png" width="320" /><span style="color: #0066cc;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: black;">Ripped jeans are a common clothing type of the rock genre, as both genders can wear them. The ripped jean look enhanced the 'rebellion' that rock fans attempt to gain. It suggests a 'just rolled out of bed' or 'crazy night last night' look that creates mystery in their lives and enhances what people think of them, as they seem like a more interesting person. Someone who doesn't care - someone who challenges the norm.</span></div><br /><br />Below, the hairstyle can be noted for both genders in that the 'sweeping fringe' was a common hairstyle for rock fans. We expect that our audience will have these sorts of hairdos. This hairstyle connotes insecurity and mystery. The sweeping fringe tends to hide the majority of the face, the forehead and eyes. Some of the shyer audience members will adopt this hairdo as a way of hiding their vulnerability (eyes) and by creating mystery to others. Also, it suggests quite a 'scruffy' overgrown look that defines the face. This hairdo is specific to 'hair flicking' or 'head bashing' (the action of fiercely nodding their head to the beat of the music - predictably heavy metal) - which is most common at raves.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ifx9Fjv3xcM/UNGY1G499fI/AAAAAAAAAg0/WqnqsB_V154/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.32.47.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ifx9Fjv3xcM/UNGY1G499fI/AAAAAAAAAg0/WqnqsB_V154/s320/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.32.47.png" width="320" /></a></div>Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-32548055445870210992013-03-25T15:41:00.000-07:002013-03-25T15:41:39.309-07:00Digipack Flat plan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I planned how my 6 photos will look for my CD case and booklet. I've chosen beauty shots, group posed shots, edited shots of all of their profiles combined, instrumental shots and so on - to enhance the feeling of musical talent and cool atmosphere to their and and music.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To list other songs in this alum, I've listed all 10 songs (including our track Vagabond) on a photo of a band members t-shirt which has the printed logo on it. We can make this happen through editing techniques and software materials.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M0k7diObGrI/UMsbxlvKaSI/AAAAAAAAAcg/dl2xlmvz_0I/s1600/Photo+on+2012-12-14+at+12.28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M0k7diObGrI/UMsbxlvKaSI/AAAAAAAAAcg/dl2xlmvz_0I/s640/Photo+on+2012-12-14+at+12.28.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9TkwddBKi2I/UMsnY9ufUKI/AAAAAAAAAd0/5ass5TbtnJI/s1600/Photo+on+2012-12-14+at+13.18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9TkwddBKi2I/UMsnY9ufUKI/AAAAAAAAAd0/5ass5TbtnJI/s640/Photo+on+2012-12-14+at+13.18.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me experimenting with ways in which to show the song titles.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-20271535936259977682013-03-25T15:38:00.001-07:002013-03-25T15:38:42.695-07:00PICMONKEY PRACTICE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q3KOsWmyn78/UPAPARModMI/AAAAAAAAAj8/Fynhzf_8YKo/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.15.05.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q3KOsWmyn78/UPAPARModMI/AAAAAAAAAj8/Fynhzf_8YKo/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.15.05.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Icov-BZMOUA/UPAPAf-u2fI/AAAAAAAAAkA/ix5GV1F5FdY/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.04.46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Icov-BZMOUA/UPAPAf-u2fI/AAAAAAAAAkA/ix5GV1F5FdY/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.04.46.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b0x6UUVxVRs/UPAPBbgCVhI/AAAAAAAAAkM/qTHid7T2BwI/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.23.14.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-se3TmiFknjU/UPAPBqXmV2I/AAAAAAAAAkY/PHCkFQu54T0/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.29.22.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-se3TmiFknjU/UPAPBqXmV2I/AAAAAAAAAkY/PHCkFQu54T0/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.29.22.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qwBIE2asknc/UPAPBxgG0II/AAAAAAAAAkk/TH_cl56hffw/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.29.46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qwBIE2asknc/UPAPBxgG0II/AAAAAAAAAkk/TH_cl56hffw/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-11+at+12.29.46.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-84888110185519450642013-03-25T05:02:00.002-07:002013-03-25T05:02:24.033-07:00How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages?I decided to create three separate videos for each area (research and planning, production and evaluation) as it will allow me to explore the technologies I've used in an in-depth manner. Also, I find that cramming three stages into one video can seem repetitive and may leave out vital information about how the technologies contributed to each stage.<br /><br /><u><b>Video 1 - Media Technologies I've used during the stages of research and planning</b></u>.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/z4CfsblO6hA" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><u>Video 2 - Media Technologies I've used during the production stage</u></strong><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xz17N23ijnI" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><strong><u>Video 3 - Media Technologies I've used during the evaluation stage</u></strong><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F9weayK0NlQ" width="560"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-41519416146577391512013-03-21T16:45:00.001-07:002013-03-25T15:23:57.206-07:00photographs taken during filming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Group work, preparation and filming shots</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gw_oAPHYkLg/UO_8KdTIlFI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/zbzleoBy6Gs/s1600/IMG01284-20121216-1205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gw_oAPHYkLg/UO_8KdTIlFI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/zbzleoBy6Gs/s320/IMG01284-20121216-1205.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;This picture shows Andrew (member of our group) applying the silver make-up to our actor James. Make-up and costume were essential features of our music video, so we had to constantly touch up on make-up and silver spray paint to keep the effect of the silver man&nbsp;realistic and flawless.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ca8Bg4FADHk/UO_8Isay6BI/AAAAAAAAAhs/uueMs6Xb9mY/s1600/IMG01276-20121216-0907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ca8Bg4FADHk/UO_8Isay6BI/AAAAAAAAAhs/uueMs6Xb9mY/s320/IMG01276-20121216-0907.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;Regardless of the pressure of time and schedule, we still kept the atmosphere (away from filming) as friendly and relaxed as possible. If we all felt comfortable with eachother, then we were able to perform to the best of our ability. Also, to prevent a tense and perhaps grouchy atmosphere and thus preventing an enthusiastic mood.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqcgFS8cVKA/UO_8Ii0XQ9I/AAAAAAAAAhw/lRF-u6YZXRI/s1600/IMG01277-20121216-1202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqcgFS8cVKA/UO_8Ii0XQ9I/AAAAAAAAAhw/lRF-u6YZXRI/s320/IMG01277-20121216-1202.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;This picture demonstrates the relaxed atmosphere that we worked under and the general fun we had doing it. If you enjoy working on something, then you have ambition to make it as good as you can. This was the approach that we took on the filming day.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iikq6cttgY4/UO_8Ig6m_lI/AAAAAAAAAh0/4ECF-V-AqNg/s1600/IMG01275-20121216-0907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iikq6cttgY4/UO_8Ig6m_lI/AAAAAAAAAh0/4ECF-V-AqNg/s320/IMG01275-20121216-0907.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;This shot clearly established how and why we decided to show James infront of the beautiful scenery behind. However, a less attractive public bin beside him was not easy to miss - so we had to be very creative with our shot in order to try and capture as little of the bin as possible.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j7Eld-yRltQ/UO_8JVtnLDI/AAAAAAAAAh4/2zwS8GZTwhs/s1600/IMG01278-20121216-1202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j7Eld-yRltQ/UO_8JVtnLDI/AAAAAAAAAh4/2zwS8GZTwhs/s320/IMG01278-20121216-1202.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;Here is a picture I took of the equiptment that we carried around that day, it includes a bag full of the make-up, costume and refreshments (as it was a long morning) as well as the big black case that protected the camera, which was quite heavy. It took at least 7 minutes for us to set up our camera and tripod, whenever we moved location (which, as shown by the music video itself) was a lot.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Akr4wIu1Vk/UO_8JemJhqI/AAAAAAAAAh8/F5ceREzpvYY/s1600/IMG01279-20121216-1202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Akr4wIu1Vk/UO_8JemJhqI/AAAAAAAAAh8/F5ceREzpvYY/s320/IMG01279-20121216-1202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;Here I am with the tripod, we all took individual turns, and even in pairs handling the camera and equiptment. Everyone had the freedom to film a scene of the music video,&nbsp;as well as helping carry the case and bags.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Potential album cover photo's I have taken.</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SviUt7l5T8M/UO_8KwBN4qI/AAAAAAAAAik/UjFaVg-olnU/s1600/IMG01285-20121216-1206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SviUt7l5T8M/UO_8KwBN4qI/AAAAAAAAAik/UjFaVg-olnU/s640/IMG01285-20121216-1206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This photo was taken in an alleyway, the pavements were filthy, and the only decent backdrop we could find was the white painted brick wall. I chose to take these photos with James in front of this wall as the silver colour of his make-up and suit matched the white wall. I tried to capture as many shots of James in front of this wall, without the pavement revealing its unappealing nature as it did not suit the photo at all.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Qu0QXo_kfI/UO_8LNY4gsI/AAAAAAAAAis/CONamSuYrAM/s1600/IMG01286-20121216-1207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Qu0QXo_kfI/UO_8LNY4gsI/AAAAAAAAAis/CONamSuYrAM/s640/IMG01286-20121216-1207.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I took this picture with James standing infont of the wall, but at a distance where his shadow would not then be spread behind him on the wall. I'm happy with this photo as its set to a specific colour scheme and ties in well with the narrative performance.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BsACanhSyvg/UO_8LX1eT6I/AAAAAAAAAiw/h_jjOiR8Uoo/s1600/IMG01287-20121216-1207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BsACanhSyvg/UO_8LX1eT6I/AAAAAAAAAiw/h_jjOiR8Uoo/s640/IMG01287-20121216-1207.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The unfortunate part of this photo would be the door in the far background, and his shadow. I will try to edit these parts out, as not to look so unproffessional. As you can see, I wanted to get as many good shots of James' silver suit, perhaps as a representation of th narrative (hands folded behind his back suggest a gentleman, polite nature and so on).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ni0AyGvx3eY/UO_8LgjyXtI/AAAAAAAAAi8/PTWfnCtE3jA/s1600/IMG01289-20121216-1208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ni0AyGvx3eY/UO_8LgjyXtI/AAAAAAAAAi8/PTWfnCtE3jA/s640/IMG01289-20121216-1208.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I wanted to get shots of James' profile (side of his face) to make the album mysterious (like the music video) and to also resemble something like a prison sentence, when the suspects hold the plaque. The light in this image compliment the silver painting and make the silver glow to some extent.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBF82xDYNRs/UO_8LjcADMI/AAAAAAAAAjA/ySUhoS7ea9w/s1600/IMG01288-20121216-1208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBF82xDYNRs/UO_8LjcADMI/AAAAAAAAAjA/ySUhoS7ea9w/s640/IMG01288-20121216-1208.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This photo is the worst one I took. Although James is standing in a desirable position and angle, the shot also includes rubbish bins further down the street. Hopefully I can crop this out.Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-25856554717576674202013-03-21T12:06:00.001-07:002013-03-25T15:34:55.375-07:00further webpage designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mjcdtyVYueU/UPVu5_lDE6I/AAAAAAAAAlM/Xsw6aVQlIqs/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.51.25.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mjcdtyVYueU/UPVu5_lDE6I/AAAAAAAAAlM/Xsw6aVQlIqs/s640/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.51.25.png" width="640" /></a></div>Here I've experimented with different effects and edits to try and reach a rock effect. Above, I've explored the ways in which an image can be spread in different sizes and places to suggest the affect that drugs may have on someone. This supports the rock genre, as rock bands are known for their drug taking. Also, this could connote that the band has expanded in awareness and popularity, as the image expands behind it. This edited photo holds multiple connotations, which allows many suggestions on meaning to be welcomed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CB-lsh0TpWs/UPVu55sVjnI/AAAAAAAAAlU/0gUut2yQUw8/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.53.28.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CB-lsh0TpWs/UPVu55sVjnI/AAAAAAAAAlU/0gUut2yQUw8/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.53.28.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here I experiment with the mirror-like image to perhaps be the background of the digipack front cover. The silver colour scheme is consistant but clearly distinguishes the figures on either side. They create some sort of frame in the image.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWyj29iODPk/UPVu56ElB9I/AAAAAAAAAlQ/Ul12xSl4JB0/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.52.57.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWyj29iODPk/UPVu56ElB9I/AAAAAAAAAlQ/Ul12xSl4JB0/s320/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.52.57.png" width="320" /></a></div>Above, I've copied the suit image in a mirror-like effect and placed them on both sides to slightly border/frame the image. I've then placed an image of the lead singer in the centre of the photo, to suggest his importance within the group. Also, one can suggest that the silver suits on either side represent a rock background, or the rock spectrum - and having a&nbsp;mid-shot/close-up of&nbsp;the lead singer in the centre suggests that Lift Off differs from other rock bands, and in the 'faceless crowd' of the rock genre, the face of 'Lift Off' is different.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mlOaVXLVP2c/UPVu6aY4eOI/AAAAAAAAAlY/X-3eFTpj8Do/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.57.50.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mlOaVXLVP2c/UPVu6aY4eOI/AAAAAAAAAlY/X-3eFTpj8Do/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.57.50.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the final title for 'Lift Off' the silver colour scheme creates synergy among the products. The informal sans-serif font that infers comfortability and common use, as opposed to serif font that looks formal. We want to adopt the proffessional feel, but with an informal look. The circle replacing the 'O' gives the title a solid look to it, aswell as drawing the eyes of many viewers straight to it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CFVkxovTS7g/UPVu6gpIfbI/AAAAAAAAAlc/mrBEhHKTbVs/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.59.02.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CFVkxovTS7g/UPVu6gpIfbI/AAAAAAAAAlc/mrBEhHKTbVs/s640/Screen+shot+2013-01-15+at+14.59.02.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />The title was applied to the picture in replacement of the main image - and it ties together the two mirroring pictures. This, for me, is the best edit as it clearly established the title in the centre, bordered by two suits on either side. 'Lift Off' is placed on the point of both images, as if the darkening of the silvering is leading to the introduction of the band. This suggests power and dominance.Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-39671919508718277542013-03-20T16:36:00.001-07:002013-03-25T15:35:34.741-07:00Analysing a digipack of a rock band.<div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/131530187/Analysing-a-Rock-Band-Digipack-AC-DC" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Analysing a Rock Band Digipack (AC DC) on Scribd">Analysing a Rock Band Digipack (AC DC)</a> by <a href="http://www.scribd.com/reneeinstance" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View reneeinstance's profile on Scribd">reneeinstance</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="1.33234859675037" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_99147" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/131530187/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;access_key=key-2gtdnxj5f3tuj8yglzb2" width="100%"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-34231569552126137082013-03-20T13:44:00.001-07:002013-03-20T13:44:12.471-07:00What have you learnt from your audience feedback?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LooUP3dNzZg" width="560"></iframe><br /><br />To extend my data, I decided to <u>directly interview a member of our target audience</u>. Although females were our predicted niche audience, the three questionnaire results concluded that females took to our products more than we had expected. I wanted to gain a clearer insight on what appealed to them. Interviewing a member of our target audience, face to face, allows good, honest communication - where the audience member has freedom to express themselves and their opinions. This is helpful to us, as we want to get honest feedback.<br />I decided to approach this interview with an informal style, to encourage a relaxed atmosphere and thus help the interviewee to feel comfortable enough to explain in detail.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2cPWAUfoG0g" width="560"></iframe><br /><br />The main thing that I wanted to do, was <u>directly interview a member of&nbsp;our main target audience</u>, which was male, 15 - 20 years. I wanted to know what they thought of the whole package, whether or not they felt represented and whether or not they were the wisest choice of a&nbsp;main target audience (as the results from the three questionnaires told us that the niche female audience appealed to the product equally as much as the main target audience). Again, a relaxed, social atmosphere was reached to ensure comfortability and freedom from restrainting their thoughts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><u>I decided to produce three different questionnaires</u>, each based on one of the three areas of my production (music video, digipack and webpage) - despite taking longer and considerably more effort in analysing each question, the results were significantly better and I gained a more indepth idea of what the audience thought. I was able to draw strong, conclusive points that were backed up by data and direct quotes.<br />Questionnaires are very useful in revealing data and ratings - however, in terms of the audience expressing their opinions, a questionnaire would be limited. Therefore (as shown above) I extended my research into their opinion, to gather stronger feedback.<br /><br /><br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/131499769/Audience-Feedback-Analysis" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Audience Feedback Analysis on Scribd">Audience Feedback Analysis</a> by <a href="http://www.scribd.com/reneeinstance" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View reneeinstance's profile on Scribd">reneeinstance</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="1.33234859675037" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_89548" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/131499769/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;access_key=key-2rq0nqf1hn34gzypkbm" width="100%"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-90226338062371344072013-03-19T07:42:00.000-07:002013-03-25T15:36:13.186-07:00Practicing with LogoMaker software<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to experiment with the colour designs of my original logo, and try to find one that best suited the band style and webpage. The webpage colour scheme is silver, with a few flashes of vibrant colour, therefore I'm aiming for a proffessional, modern looking style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fIKzT2HStJs/UMHkiLBmHkI/AAAAAAAAAa8/PFufpMrRFAw/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-07+at+12.41.29.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fIKzT2HStJs/UMHkiLBmHkI/AAAAAAAAAa8/PFufpMrRFAw/s400/Screen+shot+2012-12-07+at+12.41.29.png" width="400" /></a>&nbsp;My first experimentation with my logo consisted of a dark golden colour, which, once placing it on my webpage I realised that the colour was too contrasting to match a silver background. I thought that if I tinted the colour slightly, that it may jel well with the colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QmDvfW-e-8g/UMHlVAWN-RI/AAAAAAAAAbE/gSUlNySMJmM/s1600/THE+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QmDvfW-e-8g/UMHlVAWN-RI/AAAAAAAAAbE/gSUlNySMJmM/s320/THE+LOGO.png" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;So, I took my original hand-drawn design of my logo, and edited it on _________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FMJFxYt93vE/UMHtfh7pW4I/AAAAAAAAAbg/XPfxHaK3F7o/s1600/NEW+LOGO-ISH.jpr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="385" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FMJFxYt93vE/UMHtfh7pW4I/AAAAAAAAAbg/XPfxHaK3F7o/s640/NEW+LOGO-ISH.jpr.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I took the plain golden colour and used a 'burn' tool to darken the edges and give it an olden look - this would bring history and originality to the band, as well as suggesting its resiliance. This will compliment the band on its strength and unity. The lighter floral swirls indicate life and passion, so both music and the lyrics themself.<br />Despite this, even when placing it on my webpage, I was still unsatisfied with how it didnt suit the colour scheme or style. From this, I decided to step away from golden coloured design schemes and look and silver colouring and more suitable styles for the webpage and band.Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-6752043466739559742013-03-19T07:41:00.000-07:002013-03-25T15:29:24.973-07:00first day of editingThis year I've decided to take a leap at editing footage on my own as I crave creative freedom and an independent approach. I have had previous experience with Final Cut Express in group, and are therefore familiar with many of its features.<br />I have drawn up editing plans and have a rough visual of what I want the final outcome of the footage to be. I've taken into account that editing a whole music video by myself requires a lot of time and dedication, in of which to edit to its full standard. Therefore, I have arranged after school sessions that I can edit in.<br /><br /><br /><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-81175264816833023982013-03-08T04:55:00.000-08:002013-04-05T11:39:36.811-07:00Webpage, Digipack and Music Video.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u><b>'LIFT OFF' Website Homepage</b></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wH93hjmYTmM/UTnfdRawhuI/AAAAAAAAAoo/zj1m13PS4rE/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-03-08+at+12.53.05.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wH93hjmYTmM/UTnfdRawhuI/AAAAAAAAAoo/zj1m13PS4rE/s640/Screen+shot+2013-03-08+at+12.53.05.png" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adQn3K3K-9s/UNGdOUnBRlI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/yDJ1Wiwmpts/s640/Screen+shot+2012-12-19+at+10.55.14.png" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I created a target audience character profile that represented basic responses of both male and female audience that we are appealing too. From this, we can gather that the lyrics could mean a lot more (sentimentally) to the female, than the majority of males. Males however, stereotypically appreciate the beat and instrumental communication. Therefore, we will portray significance in both the musical element as well as the lyrical importance, for example – we can prioritise the beat by arranging the Average Shot Duration (ASD) as well as rhythm to suit it. And to highlight the importance of the lyrics, the visuals of the music video can clearly relate to it.</span></div><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-63520151980640983302013-02-06T02:41:00.002-08:002013-03-25T15:32:54.320-07:00Editing narration<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z7sSjkmwRvg" width="560"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-40597997038000633522013-02-05T13:13:00.000-08:002013-03-25T15:24:40.550-07:00feedback on filming<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On Sunday our group met in the early morning at our chosen destination and filmed our narrative, I found that our group worked together well and maintained high levels of cooperation, communication and understanding; as well as trusting each other with filming high quality shots. We all had equal opportunities to film, direct and contribute to elements of mise-en-scene (such as make-up, costume, props and so on) - so we all rotated in our duties.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We were worried about restrictions such as weather conditions, time management, location accessibility and most importantly everyone turning up on time. However, the weather (despite it being mid-December, with predictable rain, sleet and strong wind) the day was dry, bright and crisp cold (which urged everyone to stay on their feet and stay energised). Our time management was well kept and we even had time to reshoot in different angles and places, as well as coming up with several different endings for us to decide on when editing. In terms of location accessibility, we filmed our narrative piece in and around Parsloes Park, opposite Gale Street - which is a public park and surprisingly was not busy/packed with people. So we have a diversity of different locations within the park that were not restricted by any public. Everyone turned up, bright and early, on time and ready to go.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><u><i>INDIVIDUALLY</i></u></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><u><i><br /></i></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Directing</u></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Strangely enough, I found directing the cast (and even sometimes our crew) reasonable. In order to keep the cast and crew fired up and ready to go, as well as feeling confident and knowing that they're doing the right thing; I needed to encourage them and keep urging them on. This kept the spirit and enthusiasm fluent, and therefore gave our music video the liveliness and effect that it needed - the footage was believable, because the cast and crew were confident in what they were doing.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Often, I found myself distributing energy and positivity to those around me and simultaneously keeping my own spirits high. Especially of an early morning, and such brisk, cold weather - the energy needed rebooting and everyone needed to be enthusiastic but at the same time realistic about what we were doing.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Being directed by others</u></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Obviously, our roles rotated during the day and everyone from our crew got the chance to direct, film and help with props and give any advice/opinions. Whilst being directed, by different people throughout the day, I found myself at ease with what I was doing and felt confident in my group also. Throughout the day we enjoyed the occasional laugh and relaxed on our breaks, as well as having lunch together and socialising away from the music video (to create unity within our group) and I found that everyone in our group was giving encouragement and enthusiasm to each other and therefore we were all positive throughout the day.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-60752798267398047462013-01-28T13:05:00.001-08:002013-02-05T13:19:03.496-08:00Flaws in the focus group.After&nbsp;assessing our focus group, we realised that a few flaws limited us from gaining more effective and diverse information.<br />We found that the limitation in the age-group we had chosen for focus group, had also limited&nbsp;range&nbsp;of information we could take from it. Also, the lack of equal gender seen in the focus group kept our differentiation of both genders vague and unhelpful because there were only two opinions from the female perspective. The last thing our group wanted to do was fall into a niche category. Therefore, we will take the information we recieved; vague in the female perspective, and build on it to balance out our stance on the music video's connection with our target audience.Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-69893090837548330212013-01-22T09:59:00.000-08:002013-03-25T15:44:51.442-07:00My 3 webpage designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LIjVE3tY_Cs/UKY9nSoZXVI/AAAAAAAAASc/Bpo3HEo-Vzk/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-11-16+at+13.19.32.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LIjVE3tY_Cs/UKY9nSoZXVI/AAAAAAAAASc/Bpo3HEo-Vzk/s640/Screen+shot+2012-11-16+at+13.19.32.png" width="640" /></a></div>web design 1<br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here is my first web page design; I’ve experimented with a metallic silver background and colour-scheme to enhance our rock genre, and also to give the page an official, ‘solid’ look. Also, to support the ‘release’ of the band’s new music video the silver effect can indicate and cross reference the narrative of our music video, as a band member plays a silver statue. I’ve then extended this colour-scheme by tinting the YouTube, Facebook and Twitter logos to a silver colour also – this suggests that this band is modernised and spread among popular social networking sites. The Apple logo’s particularly will highlight the band’s modernity and will support diversity of accessing music – for example ‘Download on iTunes’ encourages the audience to use other software to access their music. Below the main image and the optional links, I’ve posted an up-to-date video from YouTube, I’ve done this to show where our music video will go once we’ve finished it – the video will be accessible straight away, and the fact that it’s on the home page will rectify its importance.</span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-82232991757500233182013-01-08T07:05:00.000-08:002013-03-25T15:25:17.611-07:00Re-group after ChristmasFilming update.<br /><br />We've set a date of which to get the filming for our performance done. We have organised all instruments that we will use, props, our location and our band members. Other elements that need to be arranged are the costume, any possible make-up and prepping lessons (to prepare our cast for what we expect from them, how to act etc)<br />We plan to accomplish this filming by week, Tuesday 15th of January.<br />We do not want to rush this process as we think that preparation and taking time to complete this footage will make the quality even better, however - we realise that we are under a lot of pressure concerning time. The sooner we finish filming, the sooner we can start editing.Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-19215719341839348012012-12-11T07:04:00.000-08:002013-03-25T15:22:45.019-07:00Group meeting 1 - discussing narrative.In this session we were discussing;<br /><div>- whether or not it should be a comical or serious band.</div><div>- which narrative we must chose</div><div>- which idea's of performance we must plan</div><div>- should we follow folk music video's or rock music videos<br />- who to select for our cast<br /><br />We've decided to make our narrative a stalking idea;<br /><br /><div style="margin: 0px;">1.&nbsp;<span style="color: red;"><u>Band (performance)</u>&nbsp;- The band are shown performing in a music studio, where close-ups of both the band member's expressions and their instruments will be common. These shots will jump cut through the narrative piece and will relate in that whenever the tension rises in the narrative, the close-up shot will transform into a long distance shot to infer movement in the story as well as the isolation that his character may be feeling.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="color: blue;"><u>Narrative</u>&nbsp;- Picture a London rush-hour morning with a a faceless sea of people in suits and work clothes on their way to their nine hour shifts. Its a stressful surreal blur, and no face in particular is highlighted from the crowd, because its all blurred away. Then, a beautiful woman emerges from the crowd to cross the street and the camera comes to a mid shot to draw the audience's attention to her. Following shortly behind her, the lead singer disengages himself from the bustling crowd and follows her with intent. The audience will assume that the two people know each other, as the man stares after the woman and stays within a few feet from her, as if following her. Simultaneously singing the lyrics and following the woman, the man pushes through the crowds to catch up to her, while the woman shows no means of seeing him or even knowing he's there. Suspense is built when the man suddenly catches up to her and is singing directly at her, but only the woman looks past him as if he isn't even there. This continues for most of the video, the man singing passionately and in some parts of the song, viciously - while the woman fails to even acknowledge him, and the crowd bustles on. Before the end, the man suddenly stops and the woman walks out of the camera view, and the audience is suddenly shown a shed that's full of photos of the woman. Close-ups of the pinned up photographs tell us that she is unaware that the photo's were taken, and is therefore being stalked. We end with a backwards creep of the man, standing among the crowd staring lifelessly behind the camera (we assume after the woman)</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;">But to suit all members of our group, we have to reform and adjust this idea.</div></div>Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-13747892908532034192012-12-10T06:02:00.002-08:002013-02-05T13:10:33.389-08:00Questionnaire results<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/116240387/Questionnaire-Results-Analysis" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/normal Helvetica, Arial, Sans-serif; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Questionnaire Results Analysis on Scribd">Questionnaire Results Analysis</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="1.33333333333333" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_23719" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/116240387/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;access_key=key-4lqmx7uj9an34dxtjnc" width="100%"></iframe>Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853656479139356841.post-90681022843703169972012-12-10T05:46:00.002-08:002013-03-25T15:22:12.620-07:00Our second group meeting.Today we met up again as a group and discussed topics that concerned us and that were related to the music video. Previously, I had drawn up a few sketches of our narrative and structured them in a storyboard, with description, shot, angle, location, movement and shot duration and number. We then drew upon the rough storyboard and made alterations to it.<br />From my narrative original storyboard, we have reformed the narrative and have decided to make the storyline slightly comical, with the introduction of the 'living statues' from London. From this, I'll revise our new narrative and create a few versions of the new story, and then produce a final copy of the storyboard.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KFCWNcPwPP0/UMXncKfwriI/AAAAAAAAAcE/dJCnaIqB6MU/s1600/Photo+on+2012-12-10+at+13.44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KFCWNcPwPP0/UMXncKfwriI/AAAAAAAAAcE/dJCnaIqB6MU/s640/Photo+on+2012-12-10+at+13.44.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first&nbsp;designs for our narrative storyboard.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The same applies for our performance storyboard as we've decided to select location shots such as the school music studio as well as the school hall where performances are usually based.<br />Here is our second video where we discuss our preparations and aims.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gpS9Q9lw5yI" width="560"></iframe><br />Renee Instancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05685438161367288983noreply@blogger.com0